Posted on Jun 1, 2015 in Allergies, Autism, Autoimmunity, Back/Neck/Joint Pain, Blood sugar, Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Detoxification, Dr. Buckley, Genetically Modified Food, Infections, Newletters, Parasites, Toxicity |
By: Dr. Matthew Buckley, PSc.D.,CTTH Caution: Do not read this while eating a meal. Doing so may be hazardous to your digestion. In previous posts, I have discussed the problem of parasites. The key points I have raised relate to the overall imprecision of standardized parasitic testing, where research suggests that under the best of conditions seasoned parasitologists could only accurately identify relatively common parasitic infections about 60% of the time.(R) This “high” rate of accuracy was only obtained following the rarely used “gold standard” of triple stool collection analysis. Most hospitals and clinics reportedly utilize single stool collection sampling, or a swab test, which is estimated to be far less accurate than the triple stool collection. Such poor analysis does not even take into account parasites such as strongyloides stercoralis, trichinella spiralis, or other parasites which spend very little time within the lower digestive systems of those they infect, thus further decreasing the probability of finding them with a stool test.(R)(R) Even with this relatively poor rate...
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Posted on Mar 25, 2015 in ADHD, Allergies, Autism, Autoimmunity, Blood sugar, Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Depression, Detoxification, Digestive Disorders, Dr. Buckley, Genetically Modified Food, Infections, Medical politics, Newletters, Thyroid Dysfunction, Toxicity, Vaccines |
By: Dr. Matthew Buckley, PSc.D. In my previous posts (1)(2)(3) related to the inflammatory condition known as “microglial activation” I mentioned that the microglia have been found to exist primarily in two different states, “surveillance state” and “activation state”. The beneficial “surveillance mode” is where the microglia clean up debris in the nervous system, fight infections, and build neural connections. The harmful mode is where the microglia shift into an “activation” state and secrete toxic substances which break down the nervous system. Minimizing this shift into the activation mode appears to be central to preventing all forms of neurodegenerative conditions, including ALS, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, non-situational depression, etc. It is recommended that you read my other posts on microglial activation and its relation to chronic infections, diet, and vaccines to gain a true appreciation for its significance to overall health. Research indicates that the shift from the surveillance mode into the “activation state” is dependent on the level of “glutathione” (4), which is an antioxidant that our body produces by...
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Posted on Aug 26, 2014 in Allergies, Autism, Back/Neck/Joint Pain, Blood sugar, Cancer, Cannabinoids, Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Diet, Digestive Disorders, Dr. Buckley, Infections, Medical politics, Newletters, Toxicity, Vitamin D |
By: Dr. Matthew Buckley, PSc.D. Throughout the nation, one of the hottest social and political discussions right now is whether or not we should legalize marijuana. I believe that when examining what is known about the utility and the importance of the marijuana plant, specifically as it relates to health, it becomes clear what a grave mistake it is to deprive ourselves of this truly nutrient rich plant. I believe that its cannabinoid compounds meet the definition of “vitamins”, not just any vitamin, but a vitamin that may be necessary for controlling our bodies ability to eliminate cancerous cells, in addition to supporting numerous bodily functions.(1) It’s worth pointing out that this post is not about marijuana or hemp’s numerous other uses as a food, fuel, or fiber. What is a vitamin? A vitamin is defined as ” any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the...
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Posted on Aug 13, 2014 in Autism, Autoimmunity, Back/Neck/Joint Pain, Blood sugar, Cancer, Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Depression, Diet, Digestive Disorders, Dr. Buckley, Energetic Medicine, Infections, Newletters, Parasites, Thyroid Dysfunction, Toxicity |
By: Dr. Matthew Buckley, PSc.D. Monsters inside you In terms of numbers of people killed or harmed by a pathogen throughout the world, parasitic infections are arguably at the top of the list. While many people, including health practitioners, tend to only think of parasites when a patient complains of persistent gastrointestinal complaints, the reality is that often times the parasites produce no obvious GI complaints. Likewise, if an individual suffering from a chronic illness hasn’t traveled out of the country, the health care practitioner may further discount the probability that a parasite is causing the problems. Due to my own challenges with parasites and their relationship with widespread fatigue and pain that I had, I have always acknowledged their likelihood in an individuals health complaint. Having said that, a bad problem appears to be getting worse as the number of people dealing with parasites appears to be increasing based on what I have seen in patients so far in 2014. What are some common symptoms of parasitic infections? ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2014 in ADHD, Allergies, Autoimmunity, Back/Neck/Joint Pain, Blood sugar, Cancer, Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Depression, Diet, Digestive Disorders, Genetically Modified Food, Genetics, Infections, Medical politics, Thyroid Dysfunction, Toxicity |
Press release, European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility, 10 Dec 2013 The number of scientists and experts who have signed a joint statement[1] saying that GM foods have not been proven safe and that existing research raises concerns has climbed to 297 since the statement was released on 21 October. Dr Angelika Hilbeck, chair of the European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER), which published the statement, said, “We’re surprised and pleased by the strong support for the statement. It seems to have tapped into a deep concern in the global scientific community that the name of science is being misused to make misleading claims about the safety of GM technology.” The statement indirectly challenges claims by EU chief science adviser Anne Glover that there is no evidence that GM foods are any riskier than non-GM foods.[2] Dr Rosa Binimelis Adell, board member of ENSSER, said, “It seems that Anne Glover chooses to listen to one side of the scientific community only –...
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Posted on Feb 4, 2014 in ADHD, Allergies, Autism, Autoimmunity, Back/Neck/Joint Pain, Blood sugar, Cancer, Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Diet, Digestive Disorders, Genetically Modified Food, Toxicity |
By Jon Rappoport Roundup is the Monsanto herbicide that is touted as the cornerstone of GMO food crops. Monsanto claims these crops are genetically engineered to withstand heavy spraying of Roundup. Therefore, the crops live and the weeds die. Breakthrough. There are several key lies associated with these claims—but a new one has surfaced. A study to be published this month indicts Roundup and, in fact, the general class of insecticides and herbicides. On what grounds? When they’re tested for safety, only the so-called “active ingredients” are examined. The untested ingredients are called “adjuvants,” and they are said to be inert and irrelevant. But the new study concludes this is far from true. The adjuvants are actually there to INCREASE the killing power of the active ingredient in the herbicide or insecticide. Safety tests don’t take this into account. “Active ingredients” are already toxic, but the adjuvants ramp up their poisonous nature even higher. And the worst offender is Roundup. Here are key quotes from a January 31...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2014 in Allergies, Autism, Autoimmunity, Back/Neck/Joint Pain, Blood sugar, Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Diet, Genetics, Intro, Thyroid Dysfunction, Toxicity, Vaccines |
By Dr. Buckley Outside of having adequate amounts of clean air, water, protein, and fat for your basic survival, minerals are important to you living a healthy and high functional life. Minerals actually help your body build its structure, and are co-enzymes, which means that they help enable the activity of an enzyme to work properly. You’ve probably heard of the neurotransmitter serotonin. In order for your body to make serotonin, it requires a gene to make an enzyme which helps your body convert a substance called 5-HTP into serotonin. However, the ability to complete this conversion process requires the co-enzyme minerals, zinc, and magnesium in order to do this efficiently. If you lack those minerals, this process will be impaired, and you may end up manifesting serotonin deficiencies (depression, carbohydrate craving, etc). I haven’t found one person yet who wasn’t significantly deficient in minerals. The good news is that I’ve found a good test that you can use at home to help you stay on top of your...
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